Overview
Group Contracts Counsel Jobs in Florence, Italy Metropolitan Area at Villa & Partners Human Capital Solutions
Title: Group Contracts Counsel
Company: Villa & Partners Human Capital Solutions
Location: Florence, Italy Metropolitan Area
THE COMPANY
Our client is a leading Industrial Multinational Group, with over 70 years of experience, held by a Private Equity Fund, that operates internationally, with 5 sales offices, 1 R&D center, 5 laboratories, and 3 manufacturing plants with over 800 employees worldwide.
To support their growth and the establishment of a new global corporate management team, we are looking for a
Group International Contracts Counsel
THE ROLE
To support the organization’s growth,the company aims to bring in new professionals capableof fostering a more structured managerial culture to accelerate the group’s formation process.
REPORTS TO: Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (based in France)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To seamlessly negotiate and execute contracts, we are seeking a highly skilled Group Contract Counsel. The candidate must be hands-on in every stage of the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to implementation and renewal.
The candidate will operate within an international scope covering all Group subsidiaries and handle a wide range of topics, collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders:
Contracts
review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of customer and supplier contracts, confidentiality agreements, R&D agreements, etc., ensuring alignment with Group’s policies and objectives
be responsible for maintaining and updating contractual terms
create templates, guidelines and training materials and identify opportunities to improve existing processes
collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the organization to provide guidance on contracts and address key risks in contracts
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Proactively identify potential risks in contractual terms and conditions and implement mitigation strategies
Provide clear, actionable recommendations to internal teams to minimize exposure
Negotiation Expertise
Lead contract negotiations with legal counterparts representing customers, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure all agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations while supporting Group’s business goals
Guidance and Support:
Provide counsel to internal teams on contractual obligations, terms, and enforcement.
Establish contract management best practices across the organization
The person carries out all your responsibilities in accordance with the values of integrity and ethics, as well as the standards outlined in our Code of Conduct and Compliance Management System
PROFILE:
The ideal candidate has the following experience and skills
general business and contract law experience of 4/5 years gained preferably within both a reputable law firm and international groups, ideally with some experience in the industry sector
proactivity, autonomy, organizational skills, as well as rigor, curiosity, adaptability, and a project-driven mindset, enabling to succeed in the missions
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Master’s degree in law with a specialization ideally in Business Law, Contract Law, and Corporate Law
LANGUAGES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (with any other languages being desirable, especially Italian and French)
LOCATION:
Florence
